SDF Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 95%, arrivals worse at 82%. Early morning flights ran 13 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 84%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from SDF. 95% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 84%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 71%. That is a 13-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
SDF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 13-point swing at SDF. The early morning block runs at 84%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 83%. Hit 29% around 11pm, peaked at 100% around 1am. Currently at 95%, recovered past the morning. A 71-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 13 points from last week (63% vs 76%). Arrivals down 12 points too. Tue was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
SDF has been bouncing between 0% and 91%. Best day was Mar 1 at 91%. Worst was Feb 19 at 0%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how SDF runs. Today's 95% is a good day by SDF standards.
About SDF Delays
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is currently running on time with 95% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has averaged 63% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include LEX (Blue Grass Airport), CVG (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) and IND (Indianapolis International Airport). When SDF is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.